Logitech QuickCam UltraVision
Logitech company says that the camera offers a “true-to-life video experience” because the camera can achieve an f-stop of 1.6, letting in extra ligght and enhancing the clarity of the picture.
The results were pretty good in practice, specifically in picture mode and on-screen. This is obvious because Logitech has upped the ante with the lens. Now this lense consists of five extra-large lenses, few of which are glass, also serve to produce extra-sharp video images.
That said you won’t benefit too much from the camera’s 1.3 megapixel camera, as in reality, it doesn’t really make that much difference when it comes to video - the maximum is still only 640 x 480 pixels at 30 frames, but you will from the improvement in lenses and Logitech’s RightLight 2 Technology.
The software which is now standard across the company’s line on webcams is an upgrade to their previous technology and adapts the video settings on the camera depending on the environment and lighting conditions and this a does make a difference, as we’ve seen in other cameras from Logitech. The technology means that when it low light conditions the camera performs very well. Considerably larger that other webcams we’ve tested from Logitech, the Ultra Vision features the camera and an in built speaker and microphone. The additional attached rubberised stand makes it exceptionally large overall.
The stand works by allowing you to mould it into position to fit atop of any screen, be it a laptop or LCD monitor and the end result means that it perches on anything rather like a budgerigar does in a cage.
Bundled with the webcam is Logitech Video Effects software that lets users create avatars of themselves, complete with glasses and beard, that mimics their movement.
Although the small app has about 5 minutes worth of mileage in it, it is none the less good fun for the kids.